Support for democracy among younger Canadians
There is no shortage of concern that support for democracy among younger generations is weakening. This report addresses this issue by reviewing results to survey questions grouped under five themes: satisfaction and trust; democracy compared to other forms of government; democratic norms; respect for civil liberties; and political disaffection.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026Reportpolitics,youth,democracy,americasbarometer
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Climate Policy in the Federation
Public concerns about climate change notwithstanding, Canadians are placing increasing priority on economic security over the importance of reducing carbon emissions.
September 21, 2025
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Addressing climate change in the Canadian federation
Canadians are evenly divided on the relative priority that should be given to protecting the environment versus protecting jobs. The emphasis placed on environmental protection has declined since 2023 across the population.
May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024confederation of tomorrow,environment,federalism,economy,government role,democracyReport
Addressing climate change in the Canadian federation
Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change had emerged as one of Canadians’ top concerns. The situation a year later is completely different: naturally, the pandemic now eclipses all other issues as the one Canadians see as most important.
June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021confederation of tomorrow,environment,federalism,politics,climate changeReport
2015 Canadian Public Opinion on Climate Change
As part of its ongoing Focus Canada public opinion research program, the Environics Institute partnered with the David Suzuki Foundation to ask Canadians about climate change, to determine how perceptions have changed (or not) over the past year or so.
March 2, 2015
March 2, 2015focus canada,environment,government role,climate changeReport
Canadian Public Opinion About Climate Change 2013
Where does the Canadian public stand today on the issue of climate change? Have Canadians lost interest or do they remain concerned and want strong actions to address the problem?
November 30, 2013
November 30, 2013focus canada,environment,government role,climate changeReport